Publisher's Summary

The dazzling, inimitable Molly Ivins is back with a new collection of withering and hilarious pieces on the worst politics has to offer. This audiobook features a rogue's gallery of politicians: everyone from George W. Bush and the Democratic presidential contenders to Arnold Schwarzenegger. This career retrospective contains Ivins's funniest, most outrageous (and outraged) work on "the best of the worst", in a volume sure to delight those on the left and infuriate the right. Containing a new introduction, and following close on the heels of her phenomenally successful Bushwhacked, Molly Ivins's latest will appeal to anyone looking for wickedly funny relief from the mess in Washington.

I was reminded many, many times while reading this book of why I am voting like I will vote this fall. This book covers many of the political highlights and hijinks of the last couple of decades. Ivins is an admitted liberal who can look past the politics of an individual to their merits as a leader. Skewering Democrats and Republicans alike when they deserve it, her sharp commentary is right on target so many times. This is laugh out loud reading.

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

James

dublin, CA, USA

16/04/06

Overall

"makes you think"

This book will help you know many things about the current leadership.they are not democrates nor are they republicans, really.books like this help unmask the truth. we need it now more than ever.They are raiding the country but we must read to discern this horrible truth..

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

James

Atlanta, GA, USA

11/11/04

Overall

"Wonderful look back!"

This book is a great look back at Molly Ivins' experiences (so far) in American politics. Libs can rejoice at her early recommendations for those disenchanted by Reagan's reelection and compare it to the current mood regarding Bush's reelection. A great overview of all her work, "Who Let the Dogs" gives a great overview of Ivins' work, including biting satire and criticism of those in office (from Reagan to Clinton) and touching obits. Really powerful tribute to a living legend of Washington journalism!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A better world

Houston, TX USA

04/11/08

Overall

"Molly at her best!"

Molly had her way with words as she dissected the shenanigans of politicians and those of the Texas variety in particular. She didn't mince words, and she was a truth and story teller of the finest degree. I miss Molly and her insight. Molly would have had a ball with the 2008 campaign and election. In this book, she laid out the issues of the election of 2000. We are facing the same political snafus and stupidity today. I imagine that she and her good friend, former Texas Governor Anne Richards are probably looking down on all of us and having a rip roaring time laughing their heads off as only they could do.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Charlie

Beaverton, OR, USA

15/10/04

Overall

"I'll Look For More By Ms. Ivins"

Molly Ivins is a thrill to listen to, she's a great reader and a better writer. It was entertaining and truthful. I've almost finished it, but have to complain about the selection of articles: I can't remember the last time I've waded through so many obituaries! Yes, she uses them to both celebrate the passing of people she is proud to have known and as a jumping-off point to bring up an issue, but it gets pretty repetitive listening to ANOTHER obituary and ANOTHER one and ANOTHER one and >JESUSMAKEITSTOP!< ANOTHER obituary! I'm worn out from all the dead people!

Still a great listen, I'll go looking for Bushwhacked, next.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

RealSmartFun

California United States

10/09/04

Overall

"What a Hoot!"

This was my first Molly Ivins book. I loved her candor and expressions. Who could come up with "If you put his brains in a bee it would still fly backwards?" This book if full of them. Molly is smack dab in the tradition Mark Twain. The narrator (Anna Fields) is fantastic - she could BE Molly Ivins.

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

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